Consider the following four statements (a-d) and select the option which includes all the correct ones only.…

Consider the following four statements (a-d) and select the option which includes all the correct ones only.
(a) Single cell Spirulina can produce large quantities of food rich in protein, minerals, vitamins etc.
(b) Body weight-wise the microorganism Methylophilus methylotrophus may be able to produce several times more proteins than the cows per day
(c) Common button mushrooms are a very rich source of vitamin C
(d) A rice variety has been developed which is very rich in calcium.
  1. Statements (c), (d)
  2. Statements (a), (c) and (d)
  3. Statements (b), (c) and (d)
  4. Statements (a), (b)

Solution

Spirulina is SCP rich in protein, vitamins & minerals & rice variety rich in iron content. 250 grambiomass of Methylophilus methylotrophus produce 25 tonn protein/day while cow of 250 Kg . produces only 200 gm. protein/day.

Asked in: NEET 2012 (Mains)

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